Guardians visit the Athletics for season opener

Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics

Oakland, California; Thursday, 10:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Shane Bieber (0-0); Athletics: Alex Wood (0-0)

: Guardians -159, Athletics +135; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics host the Cleveland Guardians for the season opener.

Oakland went 50-112 overall and 26-55 at home last season. The Athletics slugged .370 with a .298 on-base percentage as a team in the 2023 season.

Cleveland went 76-86 overall and 34-47 in road games a season ago. The Guardians slugged .381 with a .313 on-base percentage as a team in the 2023 season.

INJURIES: Athletics: Trevor Gott: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Guardians: None listed.

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